[W126 Coupe] would anybody be interested in big brakes?

[Shayegan, Richard]

My dad's car will do it in 122 so I know I'm not anywhere close to the
AMG figure. Does the 560SEC have different brakes from a 380SE? My dad
also had a Mk VII LSC and that definitely stopped faster, and according
to the third link you gave that took 140 feet to stop. I guess I'll look
over my brakes when I get the car back, but that would mean whatever
problem I have I've had it for a long time, and nobody has found it (my
dad won't let me do my own brake fluid flushes, so it goes to a mechanic
for that, and I would think they would find a problem if there is one).
I guess if I'm not locking up my 205/70's and the car should be capable
of it that does mean one good thing: I'll be able to drastically improve
braking without having to go to a big brake kit.
Richard

 

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Dan Landiss
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 6:27 PM
To: dan at landiss.com; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] would anybody be interested in big brakes?

 

Dan Landiss wrote: 

Shayegan, Richard wrote: 

I know the stock brakes aren't strong enough to kick in the ABS on
205/70 14 tires.

Bull. Your braking system must have some serious problems.

60-0 in 123 feet, stock brakes, good tires:
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142 feet (beats Ferrari) <http://landiss.info/mbz/top10.gif>
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127 feet (beats BMW, beats Jaguar)
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149 feet (equals BMW, beats Jaguar)
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